Build Back Better by Investing in Social and Human Capital
14 May 2020
Dimitri Zenghelis, Senior Advisor for the Wealth Economy Project at the Bennett Institute, University of Cambridge, outlines how a coordinated and ambitious transition to net zero emissions can significantly contribute to a strong, sustainable, inclusive and resilient green COVID-19 recovery.
Working towards a climate-neutral Europe - jobs and skills
7 May 2020
Eliot Whittington, Director of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership’s Corporate Leaders Groups, discusses the impacts of major megatrends - such as climate change - on Europe’s labour market in the context of the continent’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
A green stimulus package for a post-Covid UK
6 May 2020
David Newbery, Emeritus Professor of Economics and Director of the Energy Policy Research Group at the University of Cambridge, outlines how a National Infrastructure Bank charged to put us on a Net Zero path may be the best way of delivering both short and long-term stimulus.
Green Recovery from COVID-19: A COP26 Universities Network Briefing
5 May 2020
Can we shape a national and global recovery from the coronavirus pandemic in a way that supports the response to climate change and other environmental threats? Dr Emily Shuckburgh presents a green COVID-19 recovery government briefing from the COP26 Universities Network.
New Climate Education Course for Students: Carbon Literacy Project
4 May 2020
Are you passionate about climate action? Want to educate others on what the future holds and how we can act? We are launching the Cambridge Carbon Literacy Project, and looking for our first student trainers. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain educational experience as well as formal qualifications.
Agents for Change: Primary school students and Cambridge Zero create climate-themed art project
3 May 2020
Last term, Cambridge Zero worked with students from the University of Cambridge Primary School to create an interactive and positive climate-themed art project. ‘Agents for Change’ helps bring to life how the world can change based on different actions we take.